Dec. 21 (UPI) --Johnny Weir and Will Kemp are joining a new Netflix series about figure-skating.

The streaming site announced Thursday the 34-year-old former Olympic figure skater and 41-year-old actor will star in the upcoming dramaSpinning Out.

Spinning Out centers on Kat (Kaya Scodelario), an up-and-coming skater who turns to pairs skating after a fall ends her singles career. She partners with Justin (Evan Roderick), a talented bad boy.

Weir will play Gabe, a funny and seemingly easy-going guy who proves a cutthroat competitor for Kat and Justin. Kemp will portray Mitch, a charming "it coach" who works with Kat's sister, Serena (Willow Shields).

"Obsessed with the fact that @JohnnyGWeir will co-star in our new ice skating series as a cutthroat competitor who will stop at nothing to win! #SpinningOut," Netflix tweeted on its See What's Next account.